Payroll & Benefits Assistant
Our client, a leading international law firm serving clients in every major financial centre around the globe, is looking to recruit a Payroll & Benefits Assistant on a permanent basis into their London office.
The Payroll & Benefits Assistant will be responsible for processing, paying and reporting on UK payroll and benefits and be the point of contact for general payroll and benefits queries. Reporting into the Reward Manager and part of the wider HR team.
Key responsibilities:
* Processing the monthly UK payroll and posting payroll journals, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
* Administering the day‑to‑day duties for UK payroll from start to finish including starters, leavers, SSP, SMP/alabaster calculations, SPP, SAP, ShPP, auto‑enrolment and pension management etc
* Ensuring all day‑to‑day payroll tasks are completed in line with payroll monthly timeline and controls as well as monthly and annual reporting
* Administering month‑end and year‑end processes and reporting, including P60s
* Carrying out monthly reconciliations between payroll and HMRC information for PAYE, NI purposes
* Working closely and in collaboration with the wider Reward and HR teams
* Liaising with benefits, pensions providers and third parties
* Providing high quality service and assistance to our employees and partners for payroll and benefits queries
* Ensuring data quality and integrity on all platforms and systems
* Being responsible for processing all providers' invoices in a timely manner
* Being responsible for the monthly and annual benefit reconciliations for employee and partners
* Updating monthly content on the firm’s benefits platform
* Assisting with the organisation of annual benefits fair
Required qualifications and experience:
The Payroll & Benefits Assistant will have 2 years previous experience in payroll, preferably working in a legal or professional services environment. You will be able to demonstrate strong customer service skills and have the ability to work with both internal and external individuals in a professional manner. Knowledge of computer software programs (MS Office) is essential, as is the ability to demonstrate analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Professional Services, Financial Services, and Law Practice
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